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Guangji Temple (Xinzhou)
Guangji Temple () may refer to: * Guangji Temple (Beijing), in Beijing, China * Guangji Temple (Hunan), in Hengyang, Hunan, China * Guangji Temple (Jinzhou), in Jinzhou, Liaoning, China, a List of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Liaoning, national historical and cultural site in Liaoning * Guangji Temple (Tianjin), in Tianjin, China * Guangji Temple (Xinzhou), in Wutai County#Culture, Wutai County, Xinzhou, Shanxi, China * A temple on Mount Wutai, Shanxi, China * Guangji Temple (Wuhu), in Wuhu, Anhui, China * Guangji Temple Hua'an Shrine, in Baihe District, Tainan, Taiwan * Guangji Temple Main Hall, a List of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Shanxi, national historical and cultural site in Shanxi {{disambiguation Buddhist temple disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guangji Temple (Beijing)
The Guangji Temple () is a Buddhist temple located at inner Fuchengmen Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. It is also the headquarters of the Buddhist Association of China, founded by Master Xuyun, who is the father of modern Buddhism and hailed from Zhenru Temple. The current abbot is Shi Yanjue. Originally built in the Jin dynasty (1115-1234), additions were made to the temple by successive dynasties. However, the present temple was completed during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). It covers an area of . The major structures in the temple divides between the main gate and four other large halls and many other temples. The temple houses a wall of 18 Buddhist figures, many Ming dynasty religious relics and a library of over 100,000 volumes of scriptures in 20 different languages, some of which date back to the time of the Song dynasty The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |